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Indiana surpasses Mississippi in gaming revenues

Mar 18, 2010 8:18 am

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Mississippi, which has built much of its marketing for more than a decade around being the third largest gaming destination in the country, lost that title in 2009 to Indiana.

One hurt in single-vehicle accident in Marshall County

Mar 18, 2010 8:13 am

Emergency crews are at the scene of a one-vehicle accident at U.S. 6 and Queen Road, a Marshall County dispatcher confirmed this morning.

South Bend chief takes ideas to Indy

Mar 18, 2010 3:14 am

SOUTH BEND -- Superintendent James Kapsa and two administrators from South Bend's central office traveled to Indianapolis Wednesday to offer a vision for pulling Bendix, Riley and Washington high scho...

South Bend schools urged to use data :Reviews critical of Riley, Washington, Bendix

Mar 18, 2010 3:10 am

SOUTH BEND -- Bendix, Riley and Washington high schools do little to use test data, including the state's ISTEP, to reach students who are performing badly.

State enlisted global firm, local residents :English company led process that resulted in reports

Mar 18, 2010 1:54 am

A global company, state education officials and local residents all had a hand in crafting reports the Indiana Department of Education is using to plan academic turnarounds at three South Bend high sc...

Report alleges Afghan contractor shot Westville Marine

Mar 18, 2010 1:21 am

WESTVILLE -- The U.S. Marine Corps' investigation of the February death of a Westville Marine in Afghanistan concludes that he was fatally shot by an Afghan security contractor hired by an Afghan comp...

Gov. Daniels: Cuts still possible without losing teachers

Mar 18, 2010 12:06 am

Gov. Mitch Daniels believes everyone needs to pitch in as schools statewide make budget cuts. But some fear the cuts are hurting the bottom line -- students.

Police: Man knocked unconscious with beer bottle

Mar 17, 2010 10:02 pm

MISHAWAKA -- Police say a 21-year-old man was hit in the head with a beer bottle and knocked unconscious in a fight over a woman.

Update: Minor gas leak confirmed in downtown South Bend

Mar 17, 2010 9:38 pm

Utility crews are working to fix a gas leak in downtown South Bend.

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Insurance costs pinch average Hoosiers

Mar 18, 2010 4:45 am

The middle class is being hit hardest by escalating health insurance costs, according to a report released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Report: Afghan contractor shot Indiana Marine

Mar 18, 2010 1:00 am

The Marine Corps' investigation of the February death of an Indiana Marine in Afghanistan concludes that he was fatally shot when an Afghan security contractor fired shots at a group of Marines.

Indiana Supreme Court steps into player eligibility dispute

Mar 18, 2010 12:07 am

Single mother Valerie Watson moved her family from Elkhart to South Bend following a foreclosure on the family's home, but the Indiana High School Athletic Association said the real reason was so her ...

House passes resolution ratifying bi-state authority to oversee bridges financing

Mar 17, 2010 11:14 pm

The Kentucky House overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Wednesday ratifying a bi-state authority of Kentucky and Indiana residents to oversee financing of the Ohio River Bridges Project.

Daniels signs ethics, child support bills

Mar 17, 2010 10:38 pm

Gov. Mitch Daniels signed 23 bills into law Wednesday, including legislation that will strengthen ethics rules for lawmakers and lobbyists and strip casino jackpots from parents who are significantly ...

Student loan change could affect Bayh's health bill vote

Mar 17, 2010 10:08 pm

Democrats plan to include in their health care package a change to the student loan program that opponents say would cause lenders to shed jobs ? and could cost the vote of Sen. Evan Bayh.

Indiana surpasses Mississippi in gaming revenues

Mar 17, 2010 7:02 pm

Mississippi, which has built much of its marketing for more than a decade around being the third largest gaming destination in the country, lost that title in 2009 to Indiana.

Indiana to stop using duplicate numbers for different types of license plates

Mar 17, 2010 3:21 pm

Indiana motorists soon will have something as individual as they are: their own license plate number. In the past, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles used duplicate numbers for different types of vehicles. ...

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They're off and running

Mar 18, 2010 4:40 am

The meet that opened the girl's track season Wednesday between Reitz and Central was supposed to go the Panthers' way and did, 81-48.But one race, the 800 meters between Reitz senior Stephanie Thompso...

Sports briefs | March 18, 2010

Mar 18, 2010 4:26 am

Local, state and nationa sports briefs

Night at the Symphony

Mar 18, 2010 4:18 am

By the end of the week, more than 7,000 elementary students from 70 schools in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois will have heard orchestral favorites and a newly commissoned piece of music in the Evansvi...

Arena bill goes up $270,000 | POLL

Mar 18, 2010 4:10 am

The Evansville Redevelopment Commission approved a contract this week to buy the last bit of land needed for construction of the Downtown arena.

Van Orden appeal is denied

Mar 18, 2010 4:02 am

Julie Van Orden's appeal against her attempted murder charge has been denied by the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Damaged section of Indiana 66 on fast track for repairs

Mar 18, 2010 3:54 am

Indiana 66 stretch in Warrick County remains closed, INDOT reports.

'Alternative prom' set Saturday at Marriott

Mar 18, 2010 3:53 am

Alternative prom is Saturday

Unlimiteds may return to Thunder for racing on Aug. 21 and 22

Mar 17, 2010 11:05 pm

The unlimited hydroplanes may return to Thunder on the Ohio, tentatively scheduled for Aug. 21 and 22. The Grand Prix and Grand National boats may also appear

Hostettler to hold town hall in Evansville

Mar 17, 2010 10:25 pm

Former Rep. John Hostettler, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate, will hold a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. March 29 at Ivy Tech Community College.

Licensing requirement adds to Evansville arena cost

Mar 17, 2010 9:39 pm

Evansville is spending about $270,000 more on its arena project because of a rule requiring construction firms to have a local contractors license.